At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

The Jacobs Cities & Places team create thriving places - from regions, cities, neighbourhoods & communities through to individual buildings - and the critical infrastructure and facilities that support them, all through an integrated design approach. We have a tremendous opportunity in front of us to build upon our strengths and develop an interdisciplinary planning, design and delivery practice that is uniquely Jacobs, that sets the direction for the industry and is home to the very best and brightest design thinkers, disruptors, technical experts, visionaries and storytellers.

Our business unit brings together engineers, architects, surveyors, designers, place-makers, technology experts and project managers to provide collaborative and coordinated design solutions for our clients, both domestically and internationally.

Due to our expanding portfolio and long-term expansion plan, we have an immediate need for a Principal to undertake business development and project delivery activities for our ICT and Security team, reporting directly to our Director of ICT and Security, and providing solutions for buildings and infrastructure, including in the Defence, Transportation and Critical National Infrastructure sectors.

In business development, you’ll be responsible for working with our Buildings, Infrastructure and Defence teams to offer services to our clients in those sectors, as well as building relationships with clients yourself. In delivery, as well as overseeing and producing designs for secure ICT systems, you will be responsible for advising on the security of systems to support the overall buildings and infrastructure design process, and for coordinating with other disciplines on the overall security solution for those facilities. You will be responsible for both client facing work and the support of multi-disciplinary project teams. In both roles, you’ll report to the Director of ICT and Security, and will need to be able to demonstrate leadership, professionalism and an inquisitive approach, showing a desire to explore innovative ideas while still understanding the need for a good commercial balance.

You should have considerable experience working within the Telecommunications sector ideally in Building Services or Infrastructure Engineering Design within a Consultancy, with experience in the infrastructure, CNI and Defence sectors. You will need sound working knowledge of AutoCad & Revit MEP and industry standard design software. There is a requirement to coordinate teams and mentor / coach more junior project members so being able to comfortably support the team whilst maintaining standards in work and efficiency is vital. You will be working across all RIBA stages from Feasibility to Project Handover for Construction and engaging with clients, partners and subcontractors.

Opportunities are available with a hybrid working pattern in London, Manchester, Birmingham and Bristol.

Due to the secure nature and specific requirements of many of our clients and projects, candidates will preferably be a UK National and hold current UKSV accredited security clearance.

Essential Experience:

• Substantial experience in ICT for buildings, with a strong understanding of integrating these systems into a cohesive building design
• A UK National with valid current Security Clearance; or to have recently held Security Clearance and be willing and able to re-apply for it
• Experience in both business development and project delivery
• Familiarity with working to UK, US and international standards for security and ICT system design, including in the Defence and CNI sectors, and with the suppliers of relevant systems
• Familiar with and well connected within the UK Defence and CNI sectors and in working with their clients and stakeholders
• Expert in communications and relationship building
• Experienced in writing reports and specifications, and reading and understanding project briefs
• Experienced in working with multiple disciplinary design teams and partners
• Experienced in delivering both technical and commercial elements of proposals
• Demonstrated experience in designing some of the following systems:
  • Data Communications and Networking Systems
  • Secure and non-secure communications systems and installations, including protected facilities
  • Telecommunications Systems
  • Radio Systems
  • Network (wired and wireless) and Infrastructure
  • Structured cabling and outside plant
  • Video Surveillance and CCTV Systems
  • Personnel and Vehicle Access Control Systems
  • Intruder Detection Systems
  • Intercom Systems
  • Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems
  • Experienced in developing coordinated security solutions in securing assets, and facilities, including locking systems, physical security installations (fences, Gates, Barriers, HVM), security lighting, and Security Management Systems

Additional Skills, Qualifications and Personal Characteristics

• MCIBSE, IET accreditation or similar, or demonstrable equivalent experience
• Technical training and registered membership as a Security Professional
• Education to Degree Standard in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience and knowledge
• Good communication skills
• Project Management experience
• An enquiring approach with a desire to explore innovative ideas whilst still understanding the need for a good commercial balance

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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